From Disability Scoop: “Children with the developmental disorder showed increased empathy and experienced fewer problem behaviors after welcoming a pet cat into their homes. They also displayed less separation anxiety, externalizing, bullying and hyperactivity or inattention.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From Disability Scoop: “The importance for diagnosing autism early during infant and child development, when interventions can have the most impact, cannot be overstated.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From Local 10: “Data shows that one out of five households in the U.S. includes at least one child with special needs.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From WFSU Public Media: “Each year, about 36,000 children in Florida are involuntarily committed for psychiatric evaluations under the state’s Baker Act and disabled kids are becoming increasingly ensnared.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From Disability Scoop: “A new effort is underway to better prepare future doctors and other health care professionals to treat people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.